Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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A radio segment about Ojibwe language and culture that features puppets.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

A radio segment about Ojibwe language and culture that features puppets.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.


158 Pieces

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This week we learn to say Monday in Ojibwe. Ishkwaa Anama'e-giizhigad is after prayer day. Natasha recites the Bangan Anama’e (Serenity Prayer) i...

  • Added: Mar 07, 2022
  • Length: 05:17
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn to say March in Olibwe – “Onaabani-Giizis” for Crust On The Snow Moon. We also learn a phrase of the day, Gr...

  • Added: Feb 28, 2022
  • Length: 05:16
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Today Nanaboozhoo tells us his version of the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, with help from Christopher Columbus.

  • Added: Feb 22, 2022
  • Length: 05:46
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This week on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn to say I love you in Ojibwe (gizaagi’in). Nanaboozhoo wishes his sweetheart (niwiiniimooshehn) Natasha H...

  • Added: Feb 14, 2022
  • Length: 05:04
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This week Nanaboozhoo features a celebrity guest panel that stops in to Ikidon Boozhoo or say hello. The guests include Keenu Reeves, Kermit the F...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2022
  • Length: 06:22
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn about the sucker fish moon which is February or in Ojibwe “Namebini-Giizis.” Nanaboozhoo tells us the story ...

  • Added: Jan 31, 2022
  • Length: 05:22
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Special guest to the show this week is the Eagle or in Ojibwe "Migizi." He tells Nanaboozhoo and Natash about how eagles came to represent love – ...

  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 06:02
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This week on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo the Count from Sesame Street joins Nanaboozhoo and Natasha to learn how to count to ten in Ojibwe. 1 – Bezhig 6...

  • Added: Jan 18, 2022
  • Length: 05:47
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This week Nanaboozhoo teaches us about “Mashkikii Detibised” or Medicine Wheel that refers to the Four Stages of Life. Stage 1 is Baby(ies)- Abino...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2022
  • Length: 04:50
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This week on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo they bring in the great spirit himself Gichi Manidoo to teach the Ojibwe word of the day. January in Ojibwe is "G...

  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 04:52
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn to say Happy New Year in Ojibwe. Minawaanigozi Oshki Biboon! Natasha says Ninoondeminikwe "I'm thirsty" and...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2021
  • Length: 05:00
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozoo we learn how to say Merry Chritmas in Ojibwe - Minobii Niibaa Anama'e-Giizhigad. Natasha tells us the true story of Ch...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2021
  • Length: 06:07
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn the word for reindeer – Adik. Natasha and Nanboozhoo sing us the song of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and th...

  • Added: Dec 21, 2021
  • Length: 04:55
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo Natasha and Nanaboozhoo tell us the story of the “Gigizheba Wisiniwin Indinawemaagonidoog” or the “Breakfast Club.”

  • Added: Dec 06, 2021
  • Length: 06:06
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn the Ojibwe word for December - "Manidoo-Gizisoons" the little spirit moon. Natasha and Nanaboozhoo discuss w...

  • Added: Dec 01, 2021
  • Length: 05:44
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Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo tells us the story of the first Thanksgiving Day with Squanto and the Pilgrims. There was a feast - “Wiikondiwin.”

  • Added: Dec 01, 2021
  • Length: 05:51
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This week on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo Sabe’ or Bigfoot visits Natasha and Nanaboozhoo. He asks listeners to debweyendamowin (believe) in him. As alway...

  • Added: Nov 15, 2021
  • Length: 05:04
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we hear the story - "Dibaajiimowin" of Jack and the bean - "Mashkodesimin" sprout - "Zaagakii." Natasha tells us than...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2021
  • Length: 06:58
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Today on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we learn how to say November in Ojibwemowin - "Gashkadino-giizis" for Freezing Over Moon. Keanu Reeves visits on the ...

  • Added: Nov 01, 2021
  • Length: 05:47
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This week on Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo we hear the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Goldilocks dash niswi makwag.

  • Added: Oct 26, 2021
  • Length: 07:02